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Former Pope Benedict criticised over handling of sexual abuse claims

A long-awaited report on sexual abuse in Germany’s Munich diocese on Thursday faulted retired Pope Benedict XVI’s handling of four cases when he was archbishop in the 1970s and 1980s. The law firm that drew up the report said that Benedict strongly ...

20 Jan 2022 at 13:25

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Pope Francis fuels speculation on future

Pope Francis added fuel to rumours about the future of his pontificate by announcing that he is to visit the central Italian city of L’Aquila in August for a feast initiated by Pope Celestine V, one of the few pontiffs who resigned before Pope ...

05 Jun 2022 at 09:48

Catholic worshippers across the UK to pray for Pope Benedict XVI

Catholics worshippers across the UK will pray for Pope Benedict XVI at Mass services on Sunday after he died aged 95. It comes after the Vatican announced Benedict, the first pope in 600 years to resign from the role, died in the Mater ...

01 Jan 2023 at 02:45

Pope and president embrace as Francis canonises Argentina’s first female saint

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Pope canonises Argentina’s first female saint

Pope Francis and Argentine President Javier Milei embraced in St Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican on Sunday, as Argentinian faith and politics came together during a Mass to canonise the country’s first female saint. The ceremony to ...

11 Feb 2024 at 11:21

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Pope’s 87th birthday closes year of efforts to reform Church and cement legacy

Pope Francis turned 87 on Sunday, ending a year that saw big milestones in his efforts to reform the Catholic Church as well as health scares that have raised questions about his future. Francis celebrated his birthday with cake ...

17 Dec 2023 at 13:43

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Retired pope asks pardon for handling of abuse cases but admits no wrongdoing

Retired pope Benedict XVI has asked for forgiveness for any “grievous faults” in his handling of clergy sex abuse cases, but admitted to no personal or specific wrongdoing. His statement came after an independent report ...

08 Feb 2022 at 13:26

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Collection of homilies by late Pope Benedict XVI to be published

The Vatican is to publish a collection of never-before-seen homilies delivered by the late Pope Benedict XVI during his private Sunday Masses, most of them penned during his 10-year retirement, officials have said. The ...

23 Dec 2023 at 14:43

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Former pope was at meeting where paedophile priest was discussed

Retired Pope Benedict XVI has acknowledged that he did attend a 1980 meeting at which the transfer of a paedophile priest to his then-diocese was discussed, saying an editorial error was responsible for his previous ...

24 Jan 2022 at 13:55

Charles and Camilla to meet Pope Leo as Vatican state visit begins in earnest

The King and Queen begin their two-day state visit to the Vatican in earnest by meeting Pope Leo XIV for the first time since he was elected to office. Charles and Camilla, who arrived in Rome on Wednesday evening, ...

23 Oct 2025 at 02:45

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Donegal priest recalls 'kind, courteous' Pope Benedict

A Donegal priest who worked closely with Pope Benedict XVI has recalled the late pontiff's 'attention to people'. Monsignor Kevin Gillespie, who is now the Cathedral Administrator of the Raphoe Diocese, served as ...

05 Jan 2023 at 18:33

King proud his visit to meet Pope Leo will act as symbol of Christian unity

The King is said to be proud his state visit to the Vatican will stand as a symbol of the unifying journey Anglicans and Catholics are making in a troubled world. Charles and Queen Camilla arrived in Italy for ...

22 Oct 2025 at 21:18

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